Marilyn Manson

USA, 1989–now

American band formed in Florida in 1989, led by the singer of the same name (b. 1969, Brian Warner). Known for shock-rock theatrics and industrial-metal sound. Their 1996 album Antichrist Superstar, produced with Trent Reznor, brought mainstream attention and controversy.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Marilyn Manson and 0 artists Marilyn Manson influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Marilyn Manson?

• Alice Cooper — Manson combined the makeup-rock of KISS with the theatrical shock tactics of Alice Cooper, a defining model for his stage persona.
• David Bowie — Manson derived the concept for Antichrist Superstar from concept albums such as David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust.
• Kiss — The band's makeup and glam-shock theatrics drew directly on KISS's costumed spectacle.